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Eaton County's universities spent $706,519 on football teams in 2023

By Capitol News | Jun 20, 2024

Eaton County's two colleges spent $706,519 on their football teams in 2023, an increase over the previous year.

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Study finds insecticides primarily responsible for Midwest butterfly decline

By Capitol News | Jun 20, 2024

Insecticide use is the single largest factor contributing to a decline in total butterfly abundance and species diversity in the Midwest, according to a newly released study published by the journal PLOS ONE from Michigan State University.

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Supreme Court's impending decision on City vs Johnson could redefine homeless rights

By Capitol News | Jun 20, 2024

The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to rule soon on City of Grants Pass, Oregon v. Johnson, which concerns laws regulating camping on public property that could drastically affect the rights of people experiencing homelessness. The case will address whether laws punishing homeless individuals for sleeping outdoors with basic protections such as a pillow or blanket, when no safe and accessible shelter options are available, violate the Eighth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. This amendment protects against excessive bail, fines, and cruel and unusual punishment.

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Rep. Meerman announces local office hours for July

By Capitol News | Jun 20, 2024

State Rep. Luke Meerman invites residents to attend his upcoming office hours in Fruitport and Coopersville. Local office hours provide an opportunity for residents to meet one-on-one with Rep. Meerman to discuss state issues, ask questions about state government, and request assistance with personal concerns. No appointment is necessary, and all are welcome to attend.

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Race car driving requires rigorous physical fitness akin to traditional athletic sports

By Capitol News | Jun 19, 2024

Ricky Taylor in the race car simulator in the Ferguson Lab, Michigan State University.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Ingham County in week ending June 15?

By Capitol News | Jun 19, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Ingham County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 15, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Michigan State professor leads project addressing legacy of slavery in U.S. law

By Capitol News | Jun 18, 2024

Since founding the Citing Slavery Project in 2020, Michigan State University Professor Justin Simard and his students in the College of Law have collected more than 12,000 cases involving enslaved people and over 40,000 cases where judges and lawyers cited these cases as precedent.

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Supreme Court decisions may redefine regulation boundaries for social media

By Capitol News | Jun 18, 2024

The U.S. Supreme Court is set to deliver a decision in a pair of cases that could help define the government’s role in regulating social media companies and their freedoms. The cases of NetChoice v. Paxton and Moody v. NetChoice could shape how speech is governed on the internet and social media for years to come.

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MSU receives $1.1M grant for study on supporting mesothelioma caregivers

By Capitol News | Jun 18, 2024

Michigan State University’s School of Social Work has received a grant worth over one million dollars to co-lead a study aimed at improving psychosocial support for mesothelioma caregivers. The grant, totaling $1,125,417, was received from the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) in partnership with the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation.

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Supreme Court reviews potential overhaul of Chevron deference

By Capitol News | Jun 18, 2024

A U.S. Supreme Court case brought by a group of commercial fishermen could exacerbate government power struggles. For decades, the legal test known as “Chevron deference” has been used to evaluate executive government agencies’ authority, often allowing government bureaucrats to carry out many forms of regulation.

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Henry Ford Health partners with MSU for new Detroit-based research center

By Capitol News | Jun 17, 2024

Researchers, community members, students, and officials marked a pivotal moment as work commenced on the 335,000-square-foot research facility in Detroit.

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Capitol News area weekly mass times

By Capitol News | Jun 15, 2024

The following parishes in the Capitol News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Ingham County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending June 8

By Capitol News | Jun 14, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Ingham County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 8, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Rep. Meerman opposes changes to Michigan's recount procedures

By Capitol News | Jun 14, 2024

State Rep. Luke Meerman has voted against Democrat legislation that would remove verification and validity measures enacted to prevent fraud. Senate Bills 603-04 amend Michigan Election Law by making several changes to the state’s recount process. Under current law, vote recounts may be conducted based on allegations of fraud or mistake. However, the new legislation removes fraud as a reason for a recount, states that recount petitions may only allege an error, and requires petitions to be based on the notion that the election results would have been different without that...

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New 'Organ Adventure' exhibit opens at Impression 5 Science Center

By Capitol News | Jun 14, 2024

Big things are coming to Impression 5 Science Center this summer. "Organ Adventure: Exploring the Human Body" is an interactive experience designed to educate visitors about human anatomy and health. This is the exhibit’s debut appearance, and it will be open from June 15 to Aug. 18.

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Michigan experts address bacterial contamination leading to beach closures

By Capitol News | Jun 13, 2024

As tourists head to Michigan beaches this summer, some may encounter a “closed” sign. Bacterial contamination has already shut down at least eight beaches around the state, according to the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy. While some have since reopened, closures are expected to affect other beaches throughout the summer.

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MSU researcher highlights new method for improved oral cancer screening

By Capitol News | Jun 12, 2024

In the U.S., oral cancer constitutes 3% of all cancers, with approximately 54,000 new cases diagnosed annually, according to the National Institutes of Health’s dental and craniofacial research. Given that oral cancer can spread rapidly, early diagnosis is crucial.

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MSU researchers find honeybees can detect biomarkers linked to lung cancer

By Capitol News | Jun 12, 2024

Michigan State University researchers have discovered that honeybees can detect biomarkers or chemical concentrations associated with lung cancer in human breath. The researchers have also shown that the honeybees can distinguish between different lung cancer cell types using only the ‘smell’ of the cell cultures. These findings could be used as a model for developing new tests to diagnose lung cancer early.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Ingham County in week ending June 8?

By Capitol News | Jun 11, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Ingham County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 8, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Ingham County in week ending June 8

By Capitol News | Jun 10, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Ingham County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 8, according to GasBuddy.com.